Canadian Landscape Art

The answer to the second question is no.  Kerry does not sell framed artwork.  His artwork will be shipped in protective packing and will be insured in transit.  However, the buyer will receive the finished canvas only, ie, no framing.

The reason Kerry doesn’t sell framed artwork, is that frames are very unique and often picked based on color, shape, and design to complement or match a person’s unique taste and often their current décor in the room they plan to display the artwork.  That makes it extremely difficult for the artist to choose a frame that will be liked by a prospective buyer.  It is easier and more pleasing for the buyer to pick out a frame themselves from a reputable framing shop that has virtually hundreds of different colors, shapes and styles to choose from.

Yes.  Kerry is open to painting commissioned pieces that are characteristic of a picture a person wishes to have painted.  The prospective buyer should always be aware that the finished piece of work will be based solely on the artist’s interpretation.  Also, remember that Kerry does landscape art, so submitting a person’s picture for a portrait will probably be politely turned down.  Additionally, any picture that will infringe on copyright stipulations will also be turned down. 

The artist and buyer will agree upon a price for accepted work, to be paid in full only when the piece is finished.

It depends on the piece Kerry is creating, as they are all unique.  He might start off with a realistic approach, and as the painting develops, might inject an air of impressionism, or some abstract forms.  Kerry wouldn’t call his work a “picture perfect” representation of still life, but rather a realistic impression of his take on color, form, and expression.

Kerry believes art should be affordable and available to everyone, and welcomes a suggestion, from a potential buyer, on what they’d wish to pay for a piece of his artwork.  He doesn’t want to limit his paintings to only those who are affluent, but would rather share his artwork with as many people as possible around the world.

Kerry enjoys painting in both mediums, as they both have their unique characteristics and properties.  He started painting in oils and has since transitioned to acrylics, and has also created paintings that utilize both acrylic and oil paints.  Oils tend to produce finished paintings that are vibrant and rich in color, whereas acrylics tend to be more subtle in their finished look.  Acrylics are easier to work with in a short time frame, due to their fast drying nature, which also enables a mistake or a change to be easily painted over. 

One can never paint with oil paints without having their senses enhanced by the unique smell of the oils, knowing the same smell has enhanced the senses of many masters throughout history.  A finished oil painting can take several weeks to dry, depending on how thick the various coats of color are applied, whereas an acrylic painting can be finished and shipped to a buyer within the same day.  Additionally, there are different and same techniques used for each medium, which makes it that much more interesting.  Therefore, Kerry enjoys painting in both mediums and doesn’t necessarily prefer one over the other.

At this point in time, Kerry would rather offer affordable “original” (one of a kind) artwork to potential buyers.  If the demand for prints increases, Kerry will examine the possibility of offering prints.

“It is very self fulfilling to sell a finished piece to a Buyer, knowing that person has the only copy of that work that will ever exist anywhere at anytime.  It feels great to know your one of a kind portrayal of a scene will live on forever in the hands of a person who appreciates it.  I’d personally rather have a one of a kind than a print that is one of 400.”

This varies among different paintings.  Kerry has completed some paintings, start to finish, in under 60 minutes.  Others have taken days, weeks, and longer.  Kerry may have several paintings in progress at the same time and may work on one for longer durations than others, depending on the inspiration at that moment.  Some may take years, off and on until the artist finally decides it is complete.  Rougher, more impressionistic pieces, such as pochades, might only take 10 to 15 minutes, dependant on what is being captured on the canvas.  Kerry never puts a time frame on completing a painting, as it is only finished when the shape and form on the canvas matches the artist’s vision and representation within their mind’s eye.

“It is so hard to sign a painting and put down the brush.  Being a perfectionist, I find it difficult to ever be fully satisfied with a painting.  I’ll forever see something different I could have done, an additional rock or tree I should have added, and so on.  I think a lot of artists feel that way, you get so caught up in a particular work, you never want to stop.  I always try and remember the motto of Jerry Yarnell, “Don’t piddle, play or putter!”, but it’s quite difficult to gauge that when you’re caught up in an exciting piece of work.”